Listing: S5 Top 12

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 03:00 PM TVGN Season 5's Top 12 finalists meet Stevie Wonder and perform his songs. Included: backstage song swaps; Kellie Pickler's confidence problem; and Chris Daughtry's bold song rearrangement.

Listing: S5 Hollywood Week

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 13 03:00 PM TVGN Season 5's Hollywood Week features 175 hopefuls. Included: a finalist almost gets thrown off stage; Simon offers a humbling public apology; and Chris Daughtry critiques his own dance moves.

Video: The Ellen Show: Ellen DeGeneres Replacing Paula Abdul on 'American Idol'

The Insider — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Good Choice???? ((YES or NO)) - Ellen DeGeneres will replace Paula Abdul as a permanent 'American Idol' judge, "I'm thrilled to be the new judge on 'American Idol.' I've watched since the beginning, and I've always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I'll save from not having to text in my vote," De More..Generes says. But Ellen isn't abandoning her talk show. "I'm going to have a day job and a night job. The times we're living in ... we're all doing that." Watch Ellen Make Her Big Announcement 'Idol' executive producer Simon Fuller is pleased with the decision to hire DeGeneres. "I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the 'American Idol' family. Ellen has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and understanding of the American public will bring a unique human touch to our judging panel. I can't wait for this next season to begin," Fuller says. Abdul announced in August via Twitter that she would not be ret

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